Indian Army to Showcase Indigenous Weaponry in Tri-Services Demonstration at Pokharan on March 12

Defense News ,India :- The Indian Army is gearing up for a comprehensive exhibition of homegrown weapon systems and platforms in an upcoming tri-services exercise at Pokharan, Rajasthan, scheduled for March 12.

Scheduled to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, and Army Chief General Manoj Pande, the event aims to spotlight the prowess of made-in-India equipment. Featured in the demonstration will be iconic weapons such as the Pinaka Multi-barrel rocket launchers, Arjun tanks, Dhanush howitzers, Tejas fighter aircraft, and various versions of the ALH Dhruv helicopters, all of which will showcase their firepower.

The exercise is strategically designed to highlight the capabilities of indigenous weapon systems and platforms, emphasizing the achievements of both the Indian public sector and private firms involved in their development and manufacturing. Additionally, the inventive contributions of the Indian Army's innovators will be presented.

Key equipment to be featured in the demonstration includes the K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers, robotic mules, mobile air defense systems, integrated drone detection and neutralization systems, Sarvatra bridging systems, minefield ploughs, Akash air defense systems, and AK-203 assault rifles, as outlined by Army officials.

Among the exhibits, the K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers, robotic mules, mobile air defense systems, integrated drone detection and neutralization systems, Sarvatra bridging systems, minefield ploughs, Akash air defense systems, and AK-203 assault rifles will be showcased. Additionally, the Weapon Locating Radar Swathi and BrahMos missile system will be displayed in a static presentation.